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Land Rover Defender to stay on until 2017

Autoblog reports that the Land Rover Defender will be around a good bit longer than we thought. The vehicle may stay on dealer lots until at least 2017 thanks in part to a new 2.2-liter diesel engine that can meet more stringent EU6 emissions standards. Originally, a successor to the long-running Defender was expected to show up as soon as 2015. Land Rover also says that there may be a loophole in the emissions legislation that could keep the standard from applying to the globe-crushing SUV until a much later date.

But emissions legislation wasn't the only thing pushing the Defender out the door. With its abrupt, vertical grille, the vehicle couldn't help but fail new pedestrian collision tests. Even so, Land Rover may have found another exemption that may save the Defender from the ire of lawmakers until 2020 on that front. Given the small number of Defender vehicles running around, we can't help but think that's all good news.

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Special edition Jeep Wrangler gives more freedom

Continuing the success of the Wrangler Freedom, FCA Australia are pleased to announce the arrival of the 2015 Freedom Edition featuring the same distinctive interior and exterior design highlights and now including upgraded standard equipment.

Stunning VW Samba Bus could re-write records

A rare, locally-delivered 1960 Volkswagen Kombi Samba Bus could re-write Australian auction records on February 23 when it is expected to sell in the $120,000-$140,000 range at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer sale.

Six-Millionth Audi With Quattro All-Wheel-Drive

Magher Ready For ARB Curtain Raiser

After a lengthy off season, Narva Racings Mick Magher and Daniel Hose are champing at the bit to get back behind the wheel for this weekends first round of the ARB Off Road Racing Series, the Paringa 400 being held in Broken Hill.

Euro NCAP names Jeep Cherokee best in class

British Polar Explorer leaves for Antarctic

British polar explorer and Land Rover Global Brand Ambassador Ben Saunders, 36, will leave the UK today to embark on a world record-breaking challenge to accomplish the longest unsupported polar journey in history.